maccy Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Can anyone recommend a good ground anchor, After seeing a "bolt cropper proof" oxford chain being cut through like butter, Manufacturers claims mean very little. Has anyone had any experience with them, been put up to the test by attempted thefts, etc..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 It sadly does not matter what you do, it can be defeated. The aim is to be as big a hassle and deterrent as possible. So in terms of price and size I went with the Mammoth concrete in ground anchorhttp://www.bits4motorbikes.co.uk/Securi ... chors.htmlhttp://www.bits4motorbikes.co.uk/images/PartAccessoriesImages/Security/Mammoth-concrete-in-ground-anchor.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninereeds Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Have a look over in the tried and tested sectuon for reviews, I think theres some in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaWolf Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 as has already been said, regardless of your security it can be defeated, you just need to make your bike less desirable to thieves. I have an oxford chain and oxford ground anchor, I also put disc locks on both discs. Can't go wrong with Oxford or motrax really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigga Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Can anyone recommend a good ground anchor, After seeing a "bolt cropper proof" oxford chain being cut through like butter, Manufacturers claims mean very little. Has anyone had any experience with them, been put up to the test by attempted thefts, etc..? OP, which is the chain you are referring to that is being cut through like butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 how is a ground anchor going to stop them cutting through your chain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 yea, get a Y-anchorhttp://www.saferrider.org/wpcms/wp-content/uploads/Yanchor-bike.pngThere is no chance they will get the anchor out, they would have to cut the chain or remove the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccy Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 how is a ground anchor going to stop them cutting through your chain? The point I was trying to make was the manufacturers claims of a chain being resistant to bolt croppers/ hammers are not even slightly true. I see the same claims being made on ground anchors which is why I want to know if anyone has experience with them. Such as seeing marks on them where someone has clearly been trying to break it but its still standing.I like the look of the Y-anchor, seems to be the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedevil Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 16mm and 19mm chains are the best to go for as they dont fit in bolt croppers. the Torc Series II Ground Anchor is 20mm or go with the yanchor.Check out almax and pragmasis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 how is a ground anchor going to stop them cutting through your chain? The point I was trying to make was the manufacturers claims of a chain being resistant to bolt croppers/ hammers are not even slightly true. I see the same claims being made on ground anchors which is why I want to know if anyone has experience with them. Such as seeing marks on them where someone has clearly been trying to break it but its still standing.I like the look of the Y-anchor, seems to be the best option. ah no worries then I thought you was saying you want a ground anchor to stop them taking it but obviously the chain is the weak link no pun intended I could easily make them Y anchors I have seen them before and they look pretty good the only problem I can see is if you get water inside one where is it going to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixerman Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 At my last house I had a Ground Hog 3. The rawl bolts came with a resin bonding paste to secure it well and truly to the concrete garage floor. The bolt heads were recessed and metal caps were supplied to prevent tampering. The chain loop was good and thick. Too thick for bolt croppers and I believe disc cutter proof. Once fitted you bad no hope in hell of getting the thing back out save for gunning the concrete out around it. Good piece of kit,well worth the money and left me confident the bikes were secure. Recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccy Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks for that.I know that given time any security can be defeated. Just trying to get rid of as many weak points as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevmeisterNo1 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hot damn, that looks clean!I'm thinking about one of these but I'm not all that competent at DIY.How big a job is it? yea, get a Y-anchorhttp://www.saferrider.org/wpcms/wp-content/uploads/Yanchor-bike.pngThere is no chance they will get the anchor out, they would have to cut the chain or remove the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 have a search on google for y anchor, they have a website, think they cost around £70 - £100, wonder how practical it would be to make your own out of scaffold pipe or something similiar?oh and you might need one of these http://www.atlascopco.us/Images/302480_456.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 £70 - £100 I could easily make those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 just what I was thinking, dont think it would be too difficult to mock up something similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedevil Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 £70 - £100 I could easily make those! I'll have 2 please Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'm seriously thinking of getting some steel and making a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccy Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 I think many people would be grateful if you did Stu. No idea how they can get away with charging up to £100 for something so simple.Managed to get one for £15 from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-GROUND-ANCHOR-MOTORCYCLE-CARAVAN-QUAD-TRAILER-/251290279236?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a82115d44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 looks like that will be a regular item he sells, sorry Stu can I have my £50 back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Seem to be a few sellers on there pretty cheaphttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151063726434? ... 1423.l2649or for bigger chainshttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-HEAVY-DU ... 3f25aa47de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Cant compete with those prices If anyone wants one then use the links above and go for the stainless one that is mega cheap and be quick before the price goes sky high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevmeisterNo1 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 If anyone is still interested there are a couple of excellent deals on ghostbikes.com where they are bundling a free ground anchor with Oxford chains.http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/reco ... nchor.htmlhttp://www.ghostbikes.com/products/8961 ... chor-.htmlI bought the first one. Would recommend it - the thing is a beast. Only drawback was I had to hire a proper drill to install it as my Black N Decker just wouldn't cut it (if you'll pardon the pun ).Disclaimer: I am not in any way affiliated with the above site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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